Can I file my return without registering with the site?

For filing your return you need to register with us.

How long does it take to file my return?

Spend just a few minutes and share information with us to file your return.

Can I save my tax return and come back after a while to file my return?

Yes, you can come back and file your return.

What is the maximum number of vehicles per return?

We support as much as it has been allowed by IRS. IRS recommends that for businesses that own more than 25 vehicles to file electronically.

Can I keep multiple businesses with single user registration?

Of course, you can have multiple businesses with single registration.

How do I get my forgotten User ID / Password?

Click on the ‘Forgot User ID / Password’ link. We will send the details to your email ID.

Do I need to print before filing electronically?

You can print if you choose Paper filing of your Tax. Also, you can print for your recordkeeping before or after you e-file.

How long do I keep my tax returns?

The latest 3 years of Tax returns need to be maintained.

What if I need my old return which is not available online with your system?

We maintain your returns from the date you start filing your tax through us.

What if I need to change my Business information?

Use Login and Password to open your account. Update your latest Business Information. Ensure that the Business Information entered here matches with Federal documents.

Can I do upload multiple vehicles information at once?

Yes, using our template you can add multiple vehicle information and upload.

What should I do if do not have an EIN?

Generally, a business needs an EIN (Employer Identification Number). If you do not have an EIN, you can apply for one. Now you can apply online to get your EIN. This service is absolutely free of charge.

How to print my payment receipt?

After you enter your business details, information on all reportable vehicles and the details for claiming a credit for the overpayment made or claiming credit for the tax paid on a vehicle that was sold/ destroyed/ Stolen/Transferred, you get the amount which is due to or from the IRS. Enter your credit card details to complete the payment charged by Tax 2290 for the tax preparation service. A payment receipt is generated. Click the printer icon to print the receipt.

You can also use the printer icon in the History section of the My Home page to print the receipt.

Tax Related FAQ

What is Form 2290? Form 2290 is used to file tax for Heavy Highway Vehicles.

What is meant by E-File?

E-Filing is transmitting Business Tax Returns to the IRS through the internet. Electronic filing is the safest, most secure and private way to send your tax return to the IRS. Once you E-file your return you receive an electronic acknowledgement that the IRS has accepted your return for processing.

Once the IRS accepts your return, your schedule 1 will be stamped and sent to you. It will have the list of vehicles for which you have filed the return. The stamped copy of Schedule 1 can be used as a proof of payment when registering vehicle(s) with the IRS. If there is any error in the data provided by you then your return may be rejected in which case you will not receive your Schedule 1.

What is meant by an Electronic Return Originator (ERO)?

ERO is an authorized IRS e-file Provider that originates the electronic submission of a tax return to the IRS. EROs may include Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), tax attorneys, IRS-enrolled agents, and tax preparation businesses. Only EROs can prepare tax returns and then transmit them electronically.

Who must file the Tax?

All individuals, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Corporations, Partnerships, or any other organization such as a non-profit, charitable, educational, etc., must file the tax.

Who is liable to pay the tax if the vehicle is of Dual Registration?

The Owner is liable to pay the tax if a taxable vehicle is registered in the name of 2 persons. This rule also applies to dual registration of a leased vehicle.

What should be done if the previous owner does not pay the tax and the current owner of the vehicle is different, before the end of the tax period?

The current owner is also liable for the total tax for the entire tax period to the extent not paid by the previous owner. The current owner has to file Form 2290 and pay the tax by the last day of the month following the month the notification is received from IRS that the tax has not been paid by the previous owner.

What is meant by Logging Vehicles?

Logging vehicles are registered highway motor vehicles that are used exclusively in the transportation of harvested forest products.

What types of vehicles are taxable?

Highway motor vehicles that have a Taxable Gross weight of 55000 pounds or more are taxable.

What is a Highway Motor Vehicle?

Highway Motor Vehicles are self-propelled vehicles designed to carry loads over public highways, whether or not also designed to perform other functions.

What is a Public Highway?

A Public Highway is any road in the United States that is not a Private Roadway. This includes federal, state, county and city roads.

Which vehicles are not considered Highway motor vehicles?

Vehicles such as, specially designed mobile machinery for non-transportation functions, Vehicles specially designed for off-highway transportation and Non-transportation trailers and semi-trailers are not considered as highway motor vehicles.

When should I file Form 2290?

Form 2290 must be filed for each month a taxable vehicle is first used on public highways during the current period. The current period begins on July 1, 2011, and ends on June 30, 2012. Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month following the month of first use. The filing rules apply whether you are paying the tax or reporting suspension of the tax.

Is there any extension of time to file?

Before the due date of the return, you may request an extension of time to file your return by writing to the Internal Revenue Service Center, Cincinnati, OH 45999-0031. The letter must fully explain the cause of the delay. Except for taxpayers abroad, the extension may be for no more than 6 months. An extension of time to file does not extend the time to pay the tax. If you want an extension of time to pay, you must request that separately.

How to file the Tax?

There are two ways in which you can file your return :E- File: E- Filing is transmitting Business Tax Returns to the IRS through the Internet. Paper File: Paper Filing is sending the Business Tax Returns to the IRS through the mail. When Form 2290 is paper filed, a copy of the PDF Form 2290 is sent to the IRS address.

Where can I file the Tax?

You can file your Form 2290 with full payment to: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 1236 Charlotte, NC 28201-1236 Form 2290 without payment due or using EFTPS for payment to: Internal Revenue Service Cincinnati, OH 45999-0031

Which delivery services need to be used?

To meet timely mail filing, you can use DHL Express, Federal Express or United Parcel Service.

Can I still file after the due date?

The law provides penalties for failing to file returns or pay tax when due. There are also penalties for filing false or fraudulent returns. These penalties are in addition to the interest charge on late payments. The penalty for filing a return late or paying the tax late will not be imposed if you can show reasonable cause for not filing (or paying) on time. If you file after the due date (including extensions), attach an explanation to the return to show reasonable cause.

Will there be penalties for failing to file returns?

The law provides penalties for failing to file returns or pay tax when due. There are also penalties for filing false or fraudulent returns. The penalty for filing a return late or paying the tax late will not be imposed if you can show reasonable cause for not filing (or paying) on time. If you file after the due date (including extensions), attach an explanation to the return to show reasonable cause.

Is there Interest for late payments?

Penalties are applicable in addition to the interest charge on late payments.

What is meant by Business Name?

Business Name is the name given by the Business Owner for their business.

What is EIN?

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. Employer Identification Number is a 9 digit number assigned by IRS to filers of Form 2290.

What is VIN?

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a distinctive number assigned to a vehicle to identify it for changing title, vehicle registration and other functions. It contains 17 digits of alphanumeric characters.

What is Taxable Gross Weight?

Taxable gross weight of a vehicle is actual unloaded weight of vehicle fully equipped for service. It is the weight of maximum load carried on a vehicle.

What is meant by Actual unloaded Vehicle?

Actual unloaded weight vehicle is an empty weight vehicle.

What is meant by Fully Equipped Vehicle?

Fully Equipped Vehicles are vehicles which include the body, all accessories, and all equipment attached to or carried on the vehicle for use in its operation or maintenance and a full supply of fuel, oil and water.

What should I do if I need to change Address?

You can use Form 8822 to notify the IRS in case there is a change in your mailing address. You need to notify the IRS to ensure you receive any IRS correspondence. Also check the Address change box on Form 2290.

How do I make a Final return?

You can make a Final return if you no longer have vehicles to report on. Also write to the IRS so that the IRS will stop mailing the package 2290 to you.

What is Partial period tax table?

Partial Period Tax Table helps to find the tax amount if the vehicle was first used on public highways after July of the tax period.

What is meant by Amount of Tax?

It is the tax amount that needs to be paid to the IRS.

What is meant by Credit?

Credit is the refund claimed for the tax paid on a vehicle that was either • Sold, • Destroyed or stolen before June 1 and not used during the remainder of the period, or • Used during the prior period 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles)

What is meant by a Claim?

A credit for tax paid for the vehicles that were destroyed, stolen, or sold before June 1, can be claimed on the next Form 2290 filed or a refund of tax paid can be claimed on Form 8849.

Which vehicles are considered to be Sold out/ Destroyed vehicles?

A vehicle is destroyed when it is damaged by accident or other casualty to such an extent that it is not economical to rebuild.

When can I make a claim?

A credit for tax paid can be claimed on the next Form 2290 filed for a vehicle that was destroyed, stolen, or sold before June 1, or a refund of tax paid can be claimed on Form 8849.

When is a vehicle considered to be a Suspended Vehicle?

A suspended vehicle is a registered highway motor vehicle which has been used for 5000 miles or less on public highways within the 12 month filing period. Once a suspended vehicle exceeds the mileage use limit, the tax becomes due.

What is Mileage use limit?

Mileage Use Limit is the total mileage for which a vehicle is used during a period regardless of the number of owners.

What is meant by an Agricultural Vehicle?

An Agricultural Vehicle is a registered highway motor vehicle that is primarily used for farming purposes which includes transporting any farm commodity to or from a farm or used directly for agricultural production.

How do I make the Payment?

1.Electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit): If you are filing Form 2290 electronically, you can authorize a direct debit to make your payment.

2.EFTPS: Using EFTPS is voluntary, but you must enroll in EFTPS before you can use it. If you make your payment using EFTPS, do not include the payment voucher. For EFTPS payments to be on time, you must initiate the transaction at least one business day before the date the payment is due.

3.Check or money order: If you use this method, you must also complete the payment voucher. Make your check or money order payable to the United States Treasury. Write your name, address, EIN, “Form 2290,” and the date (as entered in Box 3) on your payment. Detach the voucher and send it with the Form 2290, both copies of Schedule 1, and your payment. If you filed electronically, do not send Form 2290 and Schedule 1 with the payment voucher. Do not staple your payment to the voucher or Form 2290.

What is meant by EFTPS?

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System - Electronic payment method is convenient, safe and secure for paying taxes or user fees. Taxpayers can authorize an electronic fund withdrawal, use a credit card or enroll in the U.S Treasury’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).

What is Electronic Funds withdrawal?

Filing Form 2290 electronically, you can authorize a direct debit to make payment.

What is a Payment voucher?

A Payment voucher will help the IRS to process your payment more accurately and efficiently. If you have your Form 2290 prepared by a third party, provide this payment voucher to the return preparer.

What is Schedule 1?

Schedule 1 is an attachment which has to be submitted along with Form 2290. The Schedule will be stamped and returned to you as a proof of payment when registering vehicle(s) with a state. Your Return may be rejected if Schedule 1 is not attached.

What is the proof of payment for state registration?

Use the stamped copy of Schedule 1 as proof of payment. If you do not have the stamped copy, you may use a photocopy of Form 2290, Schedule 1, and both sides of your canceled check as proof of payment.

Who can be a Third Party Designee for me?

A Third Party Designee can be any other person who has been given the authority to discuss your tax payment details with the IRS.

How long do I need to maintain Records?

You need to keep records for all taxable highway vehicles registered in your name for at least 3 years after the date the tax is due or paid, whichever is later. They must be available at all times for inspection by the IRS. Also keep copies of all returns and schedules you have filed. Keep your records even if a vehicle is registered in your name for only a portion of a period.

Whom should I contact if I need Tax help?

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What are the Exemptions from Tax?

To be exempt from the tax, a highway motor vehicle must be used and actually operated by: - The Federal Government, - The District of Columbia, - A state or local government, - The American National Red Cross, - Non-profit volunteer fire department, ambulance association, or rescue squad, - An Indian tribal government but only if the vehicle's use involves the exercise of an essential tribal government function, or - A mass transportation authority if it is created under a statute that gives it certain powers normally exercised by the state. Also exempt from the tax (not required to file Form 2290) are: - Qualified blood collector vehicles used by qualified blood collector organizations, and - Mobile machinery that meets the specifications for a chassis as described under specially designed mobile machinery for non-transportation functions later.

What is meant by Special permits?

Special permits are permits that allow a vehicle to operate under these circumstances:
o In a state in which it is not registered,
o At more than a state's maximum weight limit, or
o At more than the weight at which it is registered in the state.

However, special temporary travel permits do not include permits that are issued for your vehicle if the total amount of time covered by those permits is more than 60 days or more than 2 months during a taxable year."

What is meant by my consent to disclosure?

Consent to Disclosure is giving permission to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to disclose information about your payment of the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for the tax period to the federal Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and to state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The information disclosed to the DOT, CBP, and state DMVs will be your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and verification that you have paid the HVUT. The IRS may disclose the information to the DOT, CBP, and to the DMVs of the 50 states and the District of Columbia who have other taxing, registration, or information collecting authority.

I used your software to file my returns last year. Can I import the vehicle information from my last year returns?

Yes. You can import the taxable vehicle information from the previous year tax returns. You can import the vehicle information in two ways: - Import only selective vehicles. - Download all your previous year vehicle information into an excel format. You can make any modifications if needed, and the same can be uploaded using bulk upload facility.

If the claim I make in Form 2290 exceeds the tax due, how do I get my refund?

If your total credit exceeds the tax liability, you can claim your credit to the maximum of your tax liability. Remaining credit amount must be claimed using a separate 8849 Form. To make it simple we generate a separate 8849 return, so that you can claim your credit easily.

Is electronic filing required for each return reporting 25 or more vehicles?

Electronic filing is required for each return reporting 25 vehicles or more vehicles that the tax payer files during the tax period.

What is the purpose of the Form 2290?

Use Form 2290 to: - Figure and pay the tax due on highway motor vehicles used during the period with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. - Figure and pay the tax due on a vehicle for which you completed the suspension statement on another Form 2290 if that vehicle later exceeded the mileage use limit during the period - Figure and pay the tax due if, during the period, the taxable gross weight of a vehicle increases and the vehicle falls into a new category. - Claim suspension from the tax when a vehicle is expected to be used 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles) during the period. - Claim a credit for tax paid on vehicles that were destroyed, stolen, sold, or used 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles).

What are the categories for which an amendment can be done?

The following are the categories for which the amendments can be done: - Change in VIN correction - Change in Mileage Use limit - Increase in Taxable Gross Weight

Can I start a new amendment return?

Yes. You can start a new amendment return if you had not used raodtax2290.com for your previous filed return or if you would like to start one from scratch.

What are the categories of vehicles that can be amended?

Vehicles which are taxable, creditable and suspended can be amended.

Should I know the Taxable Gross Weight of the vehicle if I need to amend a vehicle for VIN correction?

Yes. You should know the Taxable Gross Weight of the vehicle in order to amend for VIN correction. This is reflected in Schedule 1 of Form 2290.

When can a vehicle be amended for a change in mileage use limit?

A vehicle can be amended for a change in mileage use limit when the mileage limit of the suspended vehicle exceeds 5,000 miles (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicle) and the tax becomes due from that reported on the previous Form 2290.

What is an amendment month?

An amendment month is the month when the change in mileage use limit or the taxable gross weight occurred.

Can the amended month and the month of first use be equal?

The amended month i.e. the month when the mileage use limit of the suspended vehicle exceeded or the taxable gross weight of the vehicle increased can be equal to or greater than the month of first use.

Is there any way that I could report decrease in taxable gross weight?

The amendment in Form 2290 is applicable only for increase in taxable gross weight. In other words, only the additional tax can be reported on form 2290.

What is meant by Full service?

Full service denotes the service rendered by our support specialist to use our application raodtax2290.com in a very friendly way. All you need to do is follow the simple steps listed below and enjoy the filing period. (i) Download the Excel Template. (ii) Fill the template with the following details: a. Tax Year and Month First Used b. Taxable Vehicle Information c. Prior Year Suspended Vehicle Information d. Credits on sold/ destroyed or stolen vehicle and Low Mileage vehicle e. Third Party Designee f. Filing and Payment Option g. Product or Service Payment Option (iii) Send the completed Excel Template to our support specialists through Email. Support@raodtax2290.com (iv) We will complete your return with the details furnished in the excel template and mail you the generated Form 8879- Ex (IRS e-file signature authorization form 720, 2290 and 8849) (v) You have to sign in the taxpayer’s section of Form 8879- Ex, as this will help complete the filing process. Once you have signed, choose any of the following ways to send the signed form 8879- Ex to us: Email : Support @roadtax2290.com

What is meant by Referral Scheme?

Once your return is either transmitted or printed, you can refer a friend inviting them to use roadtax2290.com and can save for each referral.

How can I refer a friend to your website?

Once your return is either transmitted or printed, you can refer a friend inviting them to use roadtax2290.com and can save for each referral. Enter the name and email address of a friend who has not used our product and we will send them an email explaining how they can avail the discount. You can save with every referral and there’s no limit to how many friends you can refer!

What should be done with the referral code?

Enter the referral code you received in the mail, during the registration process for an account with raodtax2290.com and you will be provided with a discount.

What is meant by Bundle Pricing?

When your credits exceed the tax due, separate Form 8849 return is generated to enable claim your credits. Raodtax2290.com offers a special pricing offer called as bundle pricing which allows the user to pay once for Form 2290 and you can either transmit or print the 8849 return without paying for it separately.

What is meant by Seasonal Pricing?

Seasonal pricing offer is provided to enable the user pay once for the tax year and for a single business and file any number of returns.

What are the Seasonal Pricing offers available?

- Seasonal filing for Form 2290 - Seasonal filing for Form 2290 and Form 8849 - Seasonal filing for Form 2290, Form 8849 and Amendments

Steps After E-Filing

What if I found a mistake on Form 2290 that I just filed? A mistake can be fixed by preparing an amended return.

What if the IRS asks me for Form 8453-EX?

You will find Form 8453-EX in the PDF file that is created when you have finished entering all of the information needed to complete the return. Make sure that once you have printed out Form 8453-EX that you sign, date and enter the PIN you have selected on the form. You will need to keep Form 8453-EX so that when the IRS asks for it, you will have it completed.

What if I have missed some vehicles on Form 2290 that I just filed?

If you missed a vehicle/s you will need to create a new return and include the vehicle/s that have not been filed.

What if the weight of the vehicle increases after I have filed Form 2290?

If the vehicles weight increases after you have filed the return, you can amend the previously filed return and make the weight increase corrections.

What if I have sold a vehicle which I reported as suspended?

If a vehicle that was previously reported as suspended is sold, you will need to provide a statement to the buyer that includes the seller’s name, address, EIN; VIN; date of the sale; odometer reading at the beginning of the period; odometer reading at the time of sale; and the buyer’s name, address and EIN.

If you do not provide the required statement to the new owner, you will be liable for the tax for that period. The buyer is then responsible for attaching this statement when they file Form 2290. You will have to wait until the next filing period to be able to claim a credit for the sale of the suspended vehicle if eligible.

What if I buy additional vehicles?

If you purchase additional vehicle/s, you will need to create a new return that includes the vehicle/s purchased and pay the taxes that are due.

What if I buy a vehicle that was declared by the seller as suspended?

The seller has to provide you with a statement that has the seller’s name, address, EIN; VIN; date of the sale; odometer reading at the beginning of the period and odometer reading at the time of sale. This information will let you know whether the vehicle will still be claimed as suspended when you file Form 2290. If the vehicle still qualifies as suspended you will attach the statement with all of the information as stated above.

If you exceed the mileage use limit (5,000 miles or less 7,5000 miles or less for agricultural vehicles) including the highway mileage recorded on the vehicle from the former owner for the period, and they have provided you with all of this information you will be liable to pay the tax on the vehicle/s. If the previous owner did not provide you with all of the required information as stated above the former owner is liable for the tax for that period.